Aunt Frances Says:
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ACT NOW! One way kids can make a difference todayJuly 30, 2011
Helium Balloons
Don't release helium balloons when you're outdoors. Animals can choke on deflated balloons. Or if animals eat them, the balloons can interfere with food absorption and cause the animals to starve. The balloons also can cause electric outrages when they get caught in power lines. July 29, 2011
Animal Sounds
Listen to the sounds the animals around you make. Then see if you can identify each animal by its sound. Go here. July 28, 2011
Who's Living In Your Yard?
When the weather's warm and dry, place a clean, lidless glass jar top down in a hole in the ground in your yard and leave it overnight. The next day, check to see the critters you've collected. Then tip them out and let them go. July 27, 2011
Do Something Nice--Just Because..
Now and then when you're standing in line, let someone else go first. July 25, 2011
Good Manners Count
Don't forget your manners. Hold doors for people, say excuse me when you burp, show respect for older people, and say please and thank you. Good manners are never out of style. July 23, 2011
Aquarium Smarts
Never release aquarium fish into the ocean or other nearby bodies of water. Aquarium fish can cause major problems for the native species. Instead, return them to the pet store or call the Humane Society. July 21, 2011
Healthy Forests
Buy wood products that have the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) sign, which guarantees the wood is from a well-managed forest. Many stores carry FSC products, including The Home Depot, Lowe's, and Kinko's. Ask your local retailer for information on their FSC-certified products. You can see the sign at the top of the page here. July 20, 2011
Write About Peace
Write a poem about peace and what it means to you. Share it with someone. July 19, 2011
Help The Thirsty
Play a geography game. For every correct answer, the sponsors will donate a cup of water to someone who needs it. go here. July 18, 2011
Make Peace
Has someone hurt your feelings or been unfair to you? Try being a friend to that person. You may not want to. You may think you shouldn't be the one to bend over backwards. Be the bigger person and do it anyway. July 16, 2011
"Egg On" Your Plants
Do you ever boil eggs? Instead of pouring the water down the drain, use it to water shrubs and bushes. Water that's been used to boil eggs is rich in calcium and is healthy for plants. July 14, 2011
Donate Eyeglasses
Sometimes opticians who prescribe glasses sponsor a program to donate used eyeglasses to people who need them. If not, the Lions Club has such a program. Think about donating your family's used eyeglasses. July 13, 2011
Use Beeswax Candles
Beeswax candles last 50% longer than paraffin-wax candles and emit fewer toxic chemicals. July 12, 2011
Give Food To The Hungry
If you click at the top, the sponsors will donate free flour to the hungry. It's free! Go here. July 11, 2011
Ride A Bike
Every four miles you ride your bike instead of riding in a car saves 15 pounds of air pollution. Plus it keeps you fit and healthy. July 9, 2011
Avoid Palm Oil
Palm oil is found in many products. Palm plantation owners are cutting down Indonesian forests that are home to endangered orangutans and tigers. Look for products that contain canola, sunflower, or olive oil instead. July 7, 2011
Don't Feed Wild Animals
When you're out enjoying nature, don't feed wildlife. Feeding wild animals makes them dependent upon humans, and then these animals will starve when people are not around to feed them. July 6, 2011
Icy Treat
Put ice cubes under the moss or dirt to give your potted plants a cool drink of water and help eliminate water overflow. July 5, 2011
Not Into Sports?
Even if you're not into sports, go to a sporting event and cheer on a friend. July 4, 2011
Recycle Newspapers
It's easy to recycle newspapers. If you recycle a pile three feet tall, you'll save one tree from being cut down. July 2, 2011
Admit Your Mistakes
Admit it when you're wrong. Everyone makes mistakes, so when it happens just admit it. |
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